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Ocean Isle Beach Broke Ground on New Town Hall

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Ocean Isle Beach Broke Ground on New Town Hall

Ocean Isle Beach wants to build a new town hall just off of the island and the town has borrowed $5.7 million from First Bank to finance the project. The new town hall recently broke ground with Mayor Debbie Smith and pro team Dean Walters and commissioners Betty Williamson, Wayne Rowell, Carolyn Blythe, and Dave Green. They had a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, April 16 at 10:00 AM at the new location at 111 Causeway Dr. The Townhall will offer more parking and room for employees. The decision has come after concerns for a permanent structure off the island in case of a hurricane. The board of commissioners approved the project back in March.

Other news in Ocean Isle Beach includes the naming of their newest Park. The park is located at 11 E. 2nd St. and they’re holding a contest to name the park. Entries will be accepted from May 1, 2019, through August 2, 2019, and suggestions for Park names must not infringe on any trademarks or licensed products. An in-house committee will select 10 to 20 names out of all the entries and forwarded to the town of Ocean Isle Beach board of commissioners which will then select the winning name. The winner will be announced on August 13 at a board of commissioners meeting. The grand prize winner will get a gift basket filled with local treasures.

In other Park news, Island Park has completed its renovations and now have access open to the public.

Feel free to visit the Ocean Isle Beach Facebook page to stay abreast of all the latest information, events, and news around Ocean Isle beach.

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Best Hiking Trails in Brunswick County NC

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Planning a day hike? There are a lot of beach hikes in Sunset Beach and Bird Island to explore and most of them are pretty tame, at no more than about 3 miles.

The Waccamaw Neck BikewayBest Hiking Trails in Brunswick County NC

This 18-mile off-road trail is perfect for hiking, walking, or biking and it’s handicap accessible. It parallels the Ocean Highway and Kings River Road and is considered easy. On the trail, hikers can access the Huntington Beach State Park and the Brookgreen Gardens. Parking is available at the Morse Park Landing and Murrells Inlet as well as the Huntington Beach State Park. However, if you park at the state park there is an admission fee.

Grissom Parkway Trail

This park is located in Myrtle Beach and is a 5.2 mile, asphalt trail perfect for hikers, walkers, and bicyclists. It’s actually part of the 3000 mile East Coast Greenway system and because there’s no designated trailhead, you can park in any of the commercial areas along the Parkway.

Bird Island

Park at 40th St. and W. Main St. in downtown Sunset Beach and you’re right at the park entrance. This is a beautiful bird reserve with beautiful sandy beaches, high natural dunes, and more than 1200 acres of beautiful salt marsh and title creeks. You can wander around or take a bike on some of the paths or even sign up for one of the guided educational walk’s at 8:30 AM every Wednesday from June through August. The further you walk down you might even run into the mailbox labeled “Kindred Spirit”. This unique landmark has been used by visitors to express their hopes and dreams or just to share a positive note.

Green Swamp Preserve

This open ecological, 15,000-acre treasure has beautiful trails where visitors can enjoy rare plant specimens, endangered wildlife, and unique extensive populations of carnivorous plants including the Venus flytrap and the pitcher plant. To access, visit the Southeast Coastal Conservancy at 2807 Market St. in Wilmington.

Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve

This unique nature preserve is open to the public and available to individuals or groups for guided tours or just open trail systems. The David Sieren learning trail and the Troy Henry learning trail are several trails with plant identification labels throughout and learning stations. Each trail takes about two hours and there is a manual at the Arboretum or can be downloaded from their website

Boiling Springs Lakes Preserve

This large wetland makes up over 6000 acres of landscape to explore. There’s a lot of recreational activities and the trails are perfect for biking, or just taking in the wildlife and the rare wildflowers.

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New Year’s Eve Events Around Sunset Beach 2017-2018

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The end of the year is almost here. If you are still looking for someplace to celebrate, here’s what’s going on around Sunset Beach North Carolina as we ring in 2018.

New Year's Eve Events Around Sunset Beach 2017-2018

New Year’s Eve Party at Roberto’s at 6737 Beach Dr. SW. and Ocean Isle Beach. There New Year’s Eve menu will feature lots of seafood including crab cakes, scallops in a Burre Blanc sauce, bang bang shrimp, salmon, and lots of other fantastic seafood. They’ll also have special veal dishes, pork chops, Ahi tuna and truffle fries. The entrées range from $18-$27 and their open 5 PM to 10 PM on December 31. They are typically closed on Sunday but of course, it’s New Year’s Eve. Make reservations at their website Robertosnc.com.

The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro from 2:00 PM until 11:30 PM is there New Year’s Eve celebration. Located at 4269 Luck Avenue in Little River, the Brentwood is featuring a fabulous New Year’s Eve menu with house-cured salmon, jumbo shrimp, smoked duck breast, Angus beef Châteaubriand, braised lamb Osso Bucco and delicious sweet treats such as vanilla ice cream with warm chocolate ganache, key lime Charlotte, and crème brûlée. The four-course menu is $65 with additional chefs wine selection between $18 and $28. The regular dinner is from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with early dinner from 2 PM until 3:45 PM.

New Year’s Eve dinner event at the Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille. Located at 14 Causeway Dr. and Ocean Isle Beach on Sunday, December 31 from 6:00 PM until 12:30 AM is a Prix Fix four-course dinner with Early Bird seating at 6:00 PM for dinner, which is $38 and 8:30 PM seating, which is $50, which includes dinner and the Ball Drop Party beginning at 10 PM. There will be appetizers and a midnight champagne toast. Special menus include butternut squash and apple bisque, tuna crudo with roasted sweet potato and beet Napoleon, surf and turf with petite filet mignon with shrimp, crab, and lobster or chicken strudel.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Pink Palace. Located at the Pink Palace and Sunset Room at 295–1 Rice Mill Cir. in Ocean Isle Beach, this will be a great event with their annual New Year’s Eve party. The Pink Palace will be transformed into a beautiful dining atmosphere with candlelight, China, hats, and noisemakers. The festivities begin at 7:30 PM until 12:30 AM and cost $45 per couple or $22.50 for one. Hurry quick, reservations and on the 27th. There will be shrimp cocktail, cheese trays, a pork tenderloin dinner, bunco games, music and dancing and a champagne toast at midnight. This is even a BYOB.

New Year’s Eve at Beach Cove at 4800 South Ocean Blvd. in North Myrtle Beach. From 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM on Sunday will be a beautiful plated dinner from 5 PM to 9 PM at $47 per person. This custom menu will feature grilled New York strip with Jack Daniel caramelized onions, seasonal vegetables, and handmade salted caramel cream puffs. From 9 PM to 2:00 AM at the town center party for just $15 per person at the door, enjoy hors d’oeuvres served at 10:00 PM, brownie bites, and a nice champagne toast for those 21 and over. There will be a DJ playing from 8 PM until 1 AM.

Whatever you choose to do, whether you are painting the town red are enjoying a quiet evening at home, we wish you safety, health, and joy in the new year.

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Christmas Events in and Around Sunset Beach NC

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The holiday season is here and there are several fun and exciting events going on around Brunswick County this Christmas, 2017. Here are just some of our favorites.

Christmas Events in and Around Sunset Beach NC

Christmas at the Old Sunset Beach Bridge – On December 7 at 6:00 PM, Christmas at the Old Bridge event will feature a community sing-along featuring the West Brunswick high school chorus and singers from the Seaside United Methodist Church. There will be holiday themed refreshments and this event is free.

Southport Winterfest December 1 – 10. Let the holiday festivities began at various venues throughout Southport. Enjoy a live theater, Nutcracker Tea Party, cookie contests, supper with Santa’s elves, a Polar Express movie night, costume history tour, Christmas fire engine parade, and on December 9 is the winter craft Festival at Franklin Sq., Park. There are lots of events going on including a Christmas tour of homes in downtown Southport. Browse all of the events and their schedule here.

Bolivia Christmas Parade – December 16 at 6:00 PM on the Old Ocean Highway in Bolivia. It starts at the Brunswick County Government Complex to Wilson Street. The line begins at 5:00 pm and of course it’s free!

Ugly Christmas Sweater Run – It seems there is a fun run for everything these days so why not an ugly Christmas Sweater? This 5K and Reindeer Run is on December 16 at 8:00 AM starting at the Waterfront Park at 105 E Bay Street in Southport. Registration starts at $20. So wear your antlers and Christmas sweater and come on out! 

Candy Cane Flashlight  Hunt – On December 15 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at 4446 Fish Factory Road SE in Oak Island is the annual candy cane hunt. Search for candy canes and glow-in-the-dark eggs with the whole family on the softball field at William Smith Park. There are three events for those 4 and under, ages 5-8, and ages 9-12. The event is free.

From our family to yours, we wish you Happy Holidays!

Old Bridge Preservation Society Wine Dinner 2017

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Old Bridge Preservation Society Wine Dinner 2017Want to get involved in the Old Bridge Preservation Society? Join us on Monday, November 13 at La Cucina Italian Grill, 1780 Chandlers Ln., #11 in Sunset Beach for a wine dinner benefiting the Preservation Society.

There are two seatings available at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Tickets must be purchased in advance for reservations. Tickets are $60 each including tax and tip. Combine wonderful food and fabulous wines at a local Italian favorite. The ticket includes dinner, all wine tastings, tax, and tip, benefiting the Old Bridge Preservation Society.

Menu

  • First course – She-crab soup, a Carolina favorite paired with a Belle Provençal white wine from Ventoux, France.
  • Second course – ravioli trio with cheese, lobster, and a roasted garlic and spinach ravioli in homemade Alfredo sauce paired with Tavernello Sangiovese, from Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
  • Third course – chicken Pomodoro, Parmesan crusted chicken with Pomodoro sauce and buffalo mozzarella paired with Los Dos Garnacha/Syrah from Campo di Borja, Spain.
  • Final course – the Ganache-filled chocolate and cake paired with Bodega Norton Chardonnay Tardia Argentina.

Call La Cucina Italian Grill today for reservations at 910-579-9777. Tickets sell out so get your tickets early.

Old Bridge Preservation Society is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization. The bridge is located at 109 Shoreline Dr. W. in Sunset Beach. It was formed in 2010 x 3 women who thought the iconic swing bridge deserved to be saved. The initial efforts were geared toward encouraging the Town of Sunset Beach to relocate the bridge, but when that did not succeed the group move forward independently. By the end of 2010 more than 6000 residents, visitors, and property owners have signed letters to serve the bridge. Today, the bridge and museum house or nestled in a shady spot surrounded by beautiful oak trees. The society still needs support to continue their work and share the story of the bridge for years to come.

December Events in Sunset Beach and Beyond

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December Events in Sunset Beach and Beyond

There’s quite a few amazing holiday events happening around Sunset Beach, and Ocean Isle Beach this December, 2015. Here is a list of some of our favorite events happening this month.

At the Ingram Planetarium located in Sunset Beach on High Market Street is the Let it Snow event featuring a variety of festive classic songs by Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry including a multimedia finale by the trans-Siberian Orchestra. This event is visually enhanced with full dome animation, laser lights and special effects. Prices are just $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for children 3 to 12 and free for ages 2 and under.

In Poplar Grove there will be Christmas & Candlelight at the plantation located in Wilmington North Carolina. This will feature a guided tour of the Manor House and each of the rooms will be decorated by theme and color. This is a great family event.

Build a gingerbread house at the Museum of coastal Carolina on December 5 starting at 11:00 AM. You can make a holiday gingerbread house that you can take home and display.

Shallotte Christmas Parade on Main Street in Shallotte on December 5 starting at 10:00 AM. The parade route will travel along Main Street.

In Oak Island Drive you can see Christmas by the Sea Parade as the Chamber of Commerce organizes this parade the first Saturday in December on Oak Island. Starting on December 5 at 2:00 PM, the parade route will start at the Oak Island town hall showcasing businesses, organizations and schools in our area.

The Calabash Christmas tree lighting and parade will happen on December 4 starting at 6:00 PM.

The Christmas Tour of Homes is on December 12 in Southport starting at 2:00 PM.

For the kid in all of us you can’t miss the Christmas Train Show in Longwood starting on December 4 and running through December 13. This 11th annual Christmas train show features the smallest “Z” Scale all the way up to the largest “G” Scale and everywhere in between. This is a free event but donations are welcome.

And finally, you won’t want to miss the 18th-century Christmas at Brunswick town on December 13 starting at 1:00 PM in Winnabow. Take a glimpse back into how Christmas was celebrated long before the 21st century. Costumed actors will provide guided tours of the Anglican church and historic Brunswick.

Whatever you decide to do this holiday season we want the best for you and your family. Here’s wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season. Image by Flickr

 

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